May 2019 – Page 2

The Barbican dives deep into artificial intelligence with More Than Human exhibition

May 22, 2019

dezeen - As well as showcasing recent research projects out of innovation hubs like MIT, it incorporates historical artefacts such as a world war two-era Enigma Machine. - read more ...

How the First Smartphone Came Out in 1994, But Flopped

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May 22, 2019

Art and Technology

Hyperallergic - Silicon Valley’s favorite mantra goes “Fail often, fail fast.” It captures the tech industry’s long history of dismantled startups, lost jobs, demoralization, and bankruptcy. - read more ...

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Art Basel will launch a sector for monumental works at its Miami Beach fair

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May 22, 2019

Art and Culture

Artsy - No visitor to Art Basel in Miami Beach has ever left the Miami Beach Convention Center thinking the fair could use some more art—last year’s fair hosted 268 exhibitors—but that’s precisely what it’s get...

Van Gogh’s Correspondence

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May 21, 2019

Art and Society, Art History

The Art Newspaper - A tantalising and largely overlooked postscript in a letter suggests that Vincent van Gogh knew the young Victor Horta, who would eventually become the celebrated Art Nouveau and Art Deco ar...

Jeff Koons ‘Rabbit’ Sets Auction Record for Most Expensive Work by Living Artist

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May 21, 2019

Art and Culture

The New York Times - A shiny stainless steel sculpture created by Jeff Koons in 1986, inspired by a child’s inflatable toy, sold at Christie’s on Wednesday night for $91.1 million with fees, breaking the record...

Six of I.M. Pei’s Most Important Buildings

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May 21, 2019

Art and Culture

The New York Times - Born in Guangzhou, China, in 1917, I.M. Pei had a career in architecturethat spanned over 60 years. Mr. Pei, who moved to the United States to attend college and died Thursday at the age of...

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Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial is a “call to action” against climate change

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May 21, 2019

Museum News, Trending

dezeen - New York's Cooper Hewitt is trying to tackle the global challenge of climate change with its sixth design triennial, Nature. Director Caroline Baumann picks out five of the most forward-thinking design...

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Venice Biennale 2019 Round-Up

Artery

May 21, 2019

Artists, Trending

Artnet News - Every two years, the art world descends on Venice to assemble its thoughts on the state of art, share its innovations, and lay out its priorities for the years to come. - read more ...

San Francisco museum’s Rothko sells for $50m

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May 21, 2019

Art Market, Trending

The Art Newspaper - After a week of strong spring sales across New York’s auction houses, the mood at Sotheby’s contemporary evening sale in New York last night was jubilant if not down right rambunctious. - re...

The Whitney Biennial: Young Art Cross-Stitched With Politics

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May 21, 2019

Museums, Trending

The New York Times - Given the political tensions that have sent spasms through the nation over the past two years, you might have expected — hoped — that the 2019 Whitney Biennial would be one big, sharp Occup...

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